FOODWORKS LAUNCHES NATIONAL CELEBRITY CHEF ALIST PROGRAM WITH CHEF KAI CHASE, CHEF STEPHAN BAITY AND CHEF AARON MCCARGO

FOODWORKS, a national restaurant incubator under Compass Group USA that’s committed to shaping the future of dining through a local lens, proudly announces the official launch of its celebrity chef program, ALIST, in partnership with notable food-tech marketplace HUNGRY. Through this partnership, FOODWORKS and HUNGRY will connect businesses and organizations to top-tier culinary professionals for various catered events, dinners, cooking demonstrations and more.

The ALIST program, coined as a "personal concierge to the country’s best chefs" by FOODWORKS President John Coker, brings America’s current and up-and-coming culinary talents to hosted parties or events across the country. The program offers cooking demos, catering, and unique culinary experiences curated to meet the diverse needs of events such as sporting occasions, large-scale gatherings, and workplace engagements.

With an all-star chef roster, including Chef Kai Chase, Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. and Chef Stephan Baity, FOODWORKS and HUNGRY have collaborated to create an exclusive and personalized experience for every business. Chef Kai Chase, a celebrity chef in California’s Bay Area, is known for her modern approach to New American cuisine and has served A-list celebrities and political figures, including President Barack Obama, Kevin Hart and Michael Jackson.

With an all-star chef roster, including Chef Kai Chase, Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. and Chef Stephan Baity, FOODWORKS and HUNGRY have collaborated to create an exclusive and personalized experience for every business. Chef Kai Chase, a celebrity chef in California’s Bay Area, is known for her modern approach to New American cuisine and has served A-list celebrities and political figures, including President Barack Obama, Kevin Hart and Michael Jackson.

FOODWORKS offers multiple tiers and options for the ALIST program, providing every party and organization the opportunity to find the right chef and culinary expert for them. Options include:

Notable celebrity chefs to cook signature meals at various events, company meetings, celebrations and more

Hire a favorite celebrity’s personal chef for a unique tasting and intimate behind-the-scenes experience

Meeting with renowned health and nutrition specialists for tips and tricks to health and plant-forward dining

Access to a roster of top specialist chefs that cater to a specific region, offering a hands-on cooking approach using local produce and ingredients